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What does a dialect primarily differ in from its respective language?
What is the national language of the Philippines based on?
What are the systems applied to words in order to communicate with each other?
What makes the Philippines one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world?
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What linguistic system describes a body of words and the systems applied to those words for communication?
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Study Notes
Language and Dialect
- A dialect primarily differs from its respective language in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.
National Language of the Philippines
- The national language of the Philippines, Filipino, is based on Tagalog, the most widely spoken language in the country.
Linguistic Systems
- Phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics are the systems applied to words in order to communicate with each other.
Linguistic Diversity in the Philippines
- The Philippines is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world, with over 180 languages spoken, including regional languages, dialects, and indigenous languages.
Linguistic System
- A linguistic system, also known as a language, describes a body of words and the systems applied to those words for effective communication.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the languages and dialects in the Philippines with this overview quiz. Explore the differences between languages and dialects, and enhance your understanding of linguistic systems used for communication.
